Chesca Miles is heading north to bring her all action riding to Thundersprint 2011, which will be held in Northwich town center over the weekend of May 7/8.
Chesca is Britain’s top female stunt rider and combines an all action life on her Honda show bike with high fashion modelling. Chesca said: “I have wanted to come to the Thundersprint for years but my modelling engagements have always clashed. This year, I have made the Thundersprint my top priority and I can’t wait to have some serious fun on the quirky town center track … Details & Pictures
The January 2011 issue of Motorcyclist magazine is just out and has a very informative interview with Erik Buell where Erik talks about some of the developments during and after the time Buell was shutdown. One point I thought was interesting was that Harley Davidson licensed the Buell name and allowed Erik to sell derivative Buell racebikes, but only until December 21, 2010, a date fast approaching. The agreement kept the brand alive so Harley could sell off the remaining Buells in inventory. Though Erik is obviously working hard on a street bike, none of his future bikes will be able to carry the Buell name.